Are you an intellectual dabbler? When reading choose your own adventure novels as a child, did you go back and sift through all the possible outcomes? Manhattan Lecture Lovers is a group of information seekers looking for engaging lectures across NYC ranging from the eclectic to the mainstream. The hope is to connect people with a love for learning, old and young, singles and couples, boroughers and islanders alike, in a way that fosters both community and intellectual engagement. NYC has some o …

In 1968, Czechs & Slovaks under soviet-dominated communist rule yearned for a say in the governance of their own country. A blossoming of political discourse in cafes and pubs led to demands for self rule in the capital. Unfortunately, the Prague Spring uprising was crushed with Soviet Tanks, but their spirit inspired our group's desire to exchange ideas on the domestic and international affairs. Prague Spring was founded in 2003 in New York City. The group picks a topic, identifies articles or …

The purpose of this group is to meet other people suffering from bipolar disorder. To discuss symptoms (and how they effect our jobs, activities and relationships), moods, medications, natural solutions, and treatments in a group that attempts to be as neutral and positive as possible. And maybe even make some new bipolar friends. I started this group because I was dissatisfied with other groups I had joined in the past. Certain discussions at such group(s) seemed to veer off into inappropriate …

The Bible makes sense if you don't think about it. It can make more sense after thinking about it. Let's discuss some things that don't make sense until they make sense.

Hi, I'm David a 3rd-year grad student at Princeton Seminary. I wanted to start a group for people interested in exploring both Christianity and non-theism (Atheism & Agnosticism). In light of that, this group is not about proselytizing or arguing – but about exploring truth options together. Although this group is primarily for non-theists, open-minded Christians are welcome. UPDATE: I've been talking with Keith, the organizer of Atheist vs. Theist debates, and we decided that it would be benefi …

This meetup group is for all of you with felt pouches of dice. This is for all of you who still see the world in 8 bits. This is for anyone who has not sold back a math textbook because you haven't finished all of the problems yet. For everyone who has an original x-wing still in the package, this group is yours. If you've referred to your friends as either a "nerf-herder" or "rouge-2," welcome aboard. Anyone who laughs every time they think about ET for 2600, we know you. If you understand how …

Learn with us—Explore the Films, Fora, & "Arts That Spark" our ideas, discussion, debate. Arts and creative spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore the great questions of human society— the past, the present and the futuristic. Welcome all students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs Who should attend? If you love to learn, think and share, then we welcome you!  Join our fri …

The Legal Services Innovators Group brings to the fore a healthy debate & consideration of ideas, technology that can move the legal services sector forward. There is a intrinsic value in the legal profession but, like everything else, it must adapt and move with the times. There is no place better than NYC to discuss & debate the issues. Join with peers, colleagues, innovators & creative disruptors as we explore the role of technology, new delivery methods and suggestions for a new era in law t …

These are not your typical software engineering events. Our events cover topics related to software engineering along with business but aim to change the perspective of those who attend.  Our focus is on emerging technologies such as Big Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, 3D printing, Machine Learning, MapReduce, Semantic Web technologies, alongside more traditional topics like Ruby on Rails, HTML5, PHP, node.js, and Python. We reach out to the entire New York metropolitan …

Learn with us—Explore the Films, Fora, & "Arts That Spark" our ideas, discussion, debate. Arts and creative spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore the great questions of human society— the past, the present and the futuristic. Welcome all students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs Who should attend? If you are keen to explore, think and share, then we welcome you! Join ou …

We have have two alternating meetups every Thursday for people who have left or are leaving Christianity, as well as occasional fun get-togethers. In everything, we mostly do two things: Provide a kind and thoughtful community for people who are leaving or who have left Christianity. You may find that this is the one place where people not only understand your struggles and isolation, but also get your communion wafer jokes. Engage in serious but OPEN conversation about theological, philosophic …

Be honest… how often do you Google yourself? We’re a New York-based group of personal branding and digital identity enthusiasts (yes, really) and we KNOW there are more of you out there. We’re intrigued by the evolving concept of “identity” and the fact that more and more components of our individual identities are shifting online. Social networks now represent more than second lives; they are the second halves of our selves, and increasingly taking the place of face-to-face interviews when re …

NY Tech(no) Dance Party is a social-ONLY event for the NY Tech community. There are hundreds of events and meetups to demo products, network with investors, debate python Vs. ruby, or wax poetic about font types. That's not what we're here for. If you want to pitch your latest startup idea, DON'T COME. If you're looking to GET DOWN with some awesome people in the tech community, we look forward to seeing you there! In partnership with Host Committee, we promise to bring you wild parties at great …

1) What we stand for: Equal rights for nonbelievers and believers We think everyone deserves the same rights and privileges regardless of whether or not they have religious beliefs Separation of government and religion At present there is way too much religion in politics and government to the detriment of both – we support their separation as prescribed in the US Constitution A sharing of the tax burden by all Tax exemptions and special privileges for religion cost US taxpayers as much as …

Mission: Startup Championship brings Tech Startups together to pitch and compete in front of a large crowd and a mature judge panel of investors. The winner pitch will get a large sum of cash and exposure to NYC investors. Championship Details: Meetups will be held in form of tournaments where everyone with a startup will get an opportunity to pitch and get exposure, feedback, access to investors, discounted services and cash prizes. Each championship will be split over a series of small meetups …

researchers often fail to allocate enough upfront time for surveying a problem domain and getting a sense for the current state of the field as a whole. what are the most pressing questions in the community at the moment? what are the latest publicly available data sets? how to ensure that one's work will, in fact, uniquely contribute to the literature and be useful to the community as a whole? rather than organize more meetings where researchers present their particular work in granular detail …

This group is established to identify members, promote grassroots organization, and promote community awareness of the social and economic inequities that result from the criminalization of cannabis. If you would like to see New Jersey decriminalize and eventually legalize the sale and possession of cannabis, please join our group and come to a meeting. A Voice for Responsible Marijuana Smokers Since its founding in 1970, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those American …

CWW Brooklyn Literary Salon at Wild Ginger Pan-Asian Vegan Café 112 Smith St (between Dean St & Pacific St) Brooklyn, NY 11201 Neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill http://wildgingeronline.com/ APPLY: https://cww.submittable.com/submit/19153 www.cambridgewritersworkshop.org CWW hosts and discussion leaders: Diana Norma Szokolyai, Jonah Kruvant, and special guests Meetings: Saturday 1-3 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of March - May 2013 Location: Wild Ginger Teahouse, 112 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 1120 …

Tech Town Hall is a live, open forum discussion on the latest trending topics in tech that matter the most to the community (we take the online conversations and debates from the tweets to the streets). Like the classic town hall meetings, Tech Town Hall will give members of the New York tech community the opportunity to explore the complex issues surrounding what we do and to have face-to-face, constructive dialogue about the ideas, politics and events that effect us all. It's your tech communi …

"It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas." -Carl Sagan We are a collection of open minded thinkers interested in ideas about truth and existence. We are interested in examining the human experience through science, religion, philosophy, and story telling to address the big questions in life. We respect all points of view and …

Modern update to the Socrates debate. All open minds welcome. The floor is open for thoughtful discussion and exploration using the classic Socratic method of asking questions. No preparation is required; all inquisitive minds are welcome. Ages 16 and up. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm at Kaleidoscope Learning Center at 27 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ.

Does your spiritual life need an intellectual boost?  Have an open mind?  Ever feel as if churches want you to check your brain in at the front door?  Join our new discussion and fellowship group Free Thinking Christians Anonymous as we boldly follow the spirit into realms where traditionalists dare not tread! This group will offer opportunities for spiritual growth, complete freedom of thought, and intellectually stimulating discussion, free of the constraints of organized religious doctrine. M …

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These meetups will be hosted by Backbase. We are a portal software company focused on superior User Experience, particularly in the Financial World. Being that we are located in downtown Manhattan, one of the Financial Capitals of the world, it would make sense to get a meetup going with people interested in Bank 2.0, Bank Innovation, User Experience in Enterprises, etc... Initially I hope the meetups to be networking events but hopefully we can branch out and have some community presentations, …

This is a group for anyone interested in finding out why "free will" is the ultimate in nonsense and insanity. The NO FREE WILL meetup will be a discussion group that will help spread all the reasons why free will is impossible and how a society based on the no free will model can be and will be a much better society and world to live in.

Thanks for joining! :) I'm trying to build a community of like-minded freethinking individuals to meet and discuss all sorts of topics related to separation of church and state, atheists/agnostics. Also, if you're recovering from religion and would like to join in order to expand your social circle, feel free to join. Discussing and learning more about various scientific topics would be a great addition as well. Please feel free to share your ideas PS: I also organize a debate group as well so i …

New York Philosophy - for those who like their philosophy with an edge. Welcome all total screaming geniuses who are modest and a tiny bit sexy. We meet, debate, drink, and socialize. Not always in that order. We prefer the applied over the academic, the topical over the ancient, the profane over the mundane. Topics range from matters of the day to matters of all time. Be sure to read our no-holds-barred, no-prisoners Attendance Policy. "Where are we going?" "Are you talking philosophicall …

Let's go to the movies. Each month a film will be chosen either by the organizer or by our members through a poll and they will then have the opportunity to attend the showing at a local Long Island N.Y. theater (Westbury, Seaford, Farmingdale, Levittown etc.) We will meet in the lobby of the specified theater where we will individually pay for our own tickets. Immediately following the film we will head on over to the nearest diner or coffee shop to discuss and ponder the merits of the movie we …